Thursday, June 16, 2011

Day 13 support

Welcome to Day 13 of the Purification Program.

You are 9 days away from meeting your goal. From here on out, unless you are feeling bad (in which case you need to discuss your situation with your health care provider), we want to begin preparing you for completion of the purification program.

Some people just cross the finish line, are happy they have completed the program and go back to their normal lifestyle. If this is what you are aiming for, no problem. However, most want to capitalize on this as the first step in a new direction. They want to maintain the results and begin their journey towards maximizing their genetic potential.

So, how do you maintain the results you have achieved thus far? Do you want to continue losing weight? Do you want to come off hypertension medications, antacids or anti-depressants? Well, we are going to provide guidance to help you over the coming week.

First, and most important, you need to schedule testing with the doctor who has put you on the medications you are wanting to work towards getting off of. At the conclusion of this program you will be in the optimal position to be tested. Make sure you have your appointments set before you come off the purification program (ideally on the last day or two of the program.)

How Should I Feel Today?

Not to sound like a broken record, but today should be more of the same. You are one day closer to completing the program and, to be blunt, here's how you should be feeling…

You should feel more in control, more at ease, more at peace with your own body, more charismatic, more sensual and overall just more alive! In other words, you should be feeling GREAT! The good news is that this great feeling should continue on through the rest of the 21 days and beyond the conclusion of the program, assuming of course that you incorporate some of the changes you have made into your everyday life.

Weight Loss

Are you using your newfound energy for working out? I know we have mentioned this multiple times, but sweating is KEY to losing weight. Drink lots of water and sweat, sweat, sweat.

Reminders

If you are experiencing constipation, remember to drink at least 64 ounces of water per day. In addition, be sure to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits with high fiber content. Eating a beet a day will also encourage regular bowel movements. Talk with your health care professional for other recommendations.

Recipe of the Day

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients:

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4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

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½ teaspoon dried thyme

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¼ teaspoon salt

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¼ teaspoon pepper

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2 garlic cloves, pressed

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1 cup cherry tomatoes

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½ cup Pacific free range chicken broth

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½ teaspoon lemon peel

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1 tablespoon lemon juice

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1 tablespoon butter

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1 tablespoon arrowroot

Directions:

1.

Light oil broiler pan with small amount of olive oil.

2.

Preheat broiler.

3.

Season both sides of chicken with thyme, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

4.

Place chicken on broiler pan about 2"-3" from the heat for 5 minutes per side or until 160 degrees at thickest part.

5.

Remove from broiler and keep warm.

6.

Heat a large skillet lightly oiled over medium heat.

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Add garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds.

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Add tomatoes and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook for 3 minutes.

9.

Place tomatoes on platter with chicken.

10.

Combine arrowroot and broth in a cup.

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Stir until dissolved.

12.

In the same skillet, whisk together the arrowroot mixture, lemon peel and lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.

13.

Cook for one minute or until sauce is slightly thickened.

14.

Add butter and any juice collected on platter and boil while stirring constantly.

15.

Cook until butter is just melted and sauce thickens.

16.

Pour over the chicken and serve.

What if I have Questions?

If you have questions about how you are feeling please remember that Dr. Graves is available throughout this program and can be contacted by phone at (509) 413-1530.

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